Construction Inspector/Construction Sr. Inspector

Denver Water•Denver, CO

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Working for Denver Water offers a rewarding and comprehensive employment experience marked by exceptional benefits and a strong organizational culture. Employees enjoy a robust 401(k) plan with employer contributions, a secure pension fund to support long-term financial well-being, and high-quality benefits that include a generous PTO package as well as medical, dental, and vision coverage. At the heart of Denver Water’s workplace are its core values: vision, integrity, passion, excellence, and respect. These principles guide every aspect of the organization, fostering a collaborative and purpose-driven environment where employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the community and the future of water sustainability. Position Summary Construction Inspector: Under general supervision the Construction Inspector is responsible for performing specialized inspection work on construction/capital projects within the Engineering Division. Responsible for quality assurance and ensuring contractor’s work conforms to Denver Water standards and compliance with specifications, codes and regulations. Construction Sr. Inspector: Construction Senior Inspector is responsible for performing specialized inspection work overseeing large complex and multi-disciplinary construction/capital projects within the Engineering Division and is a subject matter expert in the area of construction. Responsible for quality assurance and ensuring contractor’s work conforms to Denver Water standards and compliance with specifications, codes and regulations. Supervisory Duties The Construction Sr. inspector may have formal supervisory responsibilities over other employees.

Requirements

Associate Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Minimum 4 years of related work experience.
Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
Completion of internal GPS training certification within 6 months of hire.
Must be able to possess and maintain a valid Class ‘R’ Colorado driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, supplemented by 1 years’ college, university or trade school in math, construction management, engineering or a related field.
Minimum 6 years of related work experience.
NACE Level I Industrial Coating Inspector, or Water Distribution Operator Class 2, or Electrical Inspector - International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) - (ability to obtain any within 20 months of hire).
Applicants for employment at Denver Water must be authorized to work in the U.S. Denver Water will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

Negotiation.
Verbal and written communication.
Organizational skills.
Read/interpret construction drawings, documents, and specifications.
Scheduling and coordination.
Sampling and testing.

Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of inspection work and oversee a variety of construction activities with regard to capital and other assigned projects.
Identifies inconsistencies, defects, potential pitfalls, and substandard work in the construction process, determines acceptable methods to correct situations with a contractor, project manager, or engineer, and oversees the repair or replacement of non-conforming work to ensure compliance with DW Engineering Standards, Contract Documents, and other industry standards and codes.
Monitor field directives and changes.
Serves as the main point of contact on a capital project worksite and coordinates construction activities with Operations and other internal and external groups.
Observe safety operations and communicate emanate and potential safety hazards to appropriate personnel.
Ensures Contractor’s quality control program is implemented.
Prepare detailed daily activity and progress reports, project photos and logs, punch-lists, and other required construction documentation. Assist in surveying activities and collecting survey grade accurate as-built GNSS data.
Assists with material sampling and testing, is knowledgeable of the requirements and with help from subject matter experts, assists with administering corrective measures for non-compliance.
Responsible for scheduling, conducting and attending a variety of construction meetings to provide input and assistance with interpreting specifications, drawings, and other technical coordinating, and administrative details.
Act as liaison between the customer, contractor, Water Distribution, Master Meter Districts, Intergovernmental Agencies, Developer and Engineer providing necessary planning and coordination as needed.
Responsible for submitting accurate, legible as-constructed drawings and applicable notes that become the source of a permanent record for final archive.
Develop and update spreadsheets as necessary for inspection activities.
Perform related work as required.
Independently perform all aspects of inspection work and oversee a variety of construction activities with regard to large and complex capital improvement projects.
Monitor field directives and changes and assist in negotiating basic field construction changes.
Develops and implements quality assurance programs, approves and ensures Contractor’s quality control program is implemented.
Ability to lead and coordinate training for junior technicians, inspectors, or other assigned personnel.